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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Shifting lever | 1/20/2012 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I have a 98' suburban. i turn on my car one cold morning, Waited as it warms up a bit. I tried to ... A: Sorry about your truck. We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to replace the ... | ||
| Steering columm | 1/19/2012 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: 1989 ford f150 non tilt will start but spring back to off position replaced lock cylinder A: Sorry about your truck. The most common problem with that design is the ignition switch itself. The ... | ||
| lock switch on column | 1/18/2012 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: How do I get the lock out of the column A: Although you don't say what kind of car you have, we have recently uploaded pages with a description ... | ||
| bypass anti theft | 1/14/2012 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: how do i bypass my anti-theft system in my 1996 buick regal custom? please help thanks A: Our company has recently uploaded pages and a description of how to bypass the VATS system on GM ... | ||
| steering wheel | 1/13/2012 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: can i replace my factory steering wheel with air bag with an after market steering wheel with no air ... A: You can do whatever you want...it's your car (just kidding) yes, you can remove the steering wheel ... | ||
| steering column | 1/12/2012 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: some low life tried to steal my 2000 s10 ,they broke up my steering column up pretty good ,so i ... A: I'm sorry about your truck. I guess these are the times we live in. Your truck has a passkey ... | ||
| 85 Chevy K10 Ignition Problem | 1/6/2012 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I have a 1985 Chevy K10 pickup and when I went to start it today I was able to turn the key to the ... A: Sorry about your truck. Typically what fails on your vehicle is either the lock cylinder itself, or ... | ||
| 91 gm tilt column | 12/31/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: Where does the dimmer switch rod come out on top?Does it go through the housing or come out the ... A: We have recently uploaded some pdf & video instructions on our company website (for a small fee) to ... | ||
| 92 Grand Am Steering Tilt | 12/30/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I have a 92 Grand Am and the steering tilt won't lock into place. The steering column just pivots ... A: Oh my goodness Ken. No locking pliers PLEASE!! To remove the covers there are 2 more screws that ... | ||
| steering wheel replacement | 12/29/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: Please explain how to replace the streeing wheel of my 1997 f-350 A: My company has recently uploaded web pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of ... | ||
| 92 Grand Am Steering Tilt | 12/28/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I have a 92 Grand Am and the steering tilt won't lock into place. The steering column just pivots ... A: Sorry about your car. This is actually a very easy repair and fairly common on this design. The ... | ||
| steering column | 12/21/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: my 2000 S10 steering column was busted buy thieves they broke out the ignition switch its ... A: At this point, I cannot know for sure if you need a column or just a couple of replacement parts. ... | ||
| 1990 suburban steering column problem | 12/17/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: okay heres the deal i put key in the ignition turn the nuhtn happens,but when i turn the steering ... A: Sorry about your truck It sounds like a tilt column that has become so loose that it finally has ... | ||
| 1993 chevy cavalier turn signal | 12/14/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: my 1993 cavalier turn signal stopped working but the hazerd lights still work can. what would be the ... A: Sorry about your car. The turn signal flashers have a separate flasher than the 4 ways. Althoguh ... | ||
| GM tilt column ignition switch | 12/12/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: Douglas, I have a 40 Ford street rod with a GM column of unknown origin that I need to replace the ... A: I hope it's a great street rod!! As far as the stamping numbers go, they probably mean nothing. GM ... | ||
| finding a steering column cover | 12/12/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I have a 85 old.cutlass supreme.Someone try to steal my car by breaking the mid section steering ... A: Sorry about your car. Our company specializes in stolen vehicle repair. Please visit our website ... | ||
| Lock Cylinder not moving the actuator rode properly | 12/10/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: 1994 Chevrolet Astro Van with tilt-wheel steering column. The key lock cylinder cannot go back into ... A: Sorry about your truck. The problem is the ignition actuator rack gear has broken. Here is link ... | ||
| steering 1991 gmc 1500 | 12/9/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: it moves side to side up and down can u drive like that or could it break or will it just get worse A: Sorry about your truck. The column is beginning to loosen inside where the tilt mechanism is ... | ||
| won't come out of park | 12/5/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: ....i have a 1998 buick regal,when i start the car the dash lights go crazy.the speedo needle goes ... A: Sorry for the delay. I was out of town and traveling the past few days. It very well could be the ... | ||
| won't come out of park | 12/2/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: ....i have a 1998 buick regal,when i start the car the dash lights go crazy.the speedo needle goes ... A: That one sounds like the VAT system failure. I believe your key has a chip on it. If so, then the ... | ||
| ignition, steering column | 12/1/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I put my key in the ignition of my 1997 f150 and the whole thing just kept spinning, then it just ... A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like you have a broken rack actuator gear. The pin comes out ... | ||
| steering coloum | 11/29/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I replaced steering column on a 2003 Dodge Neon, I took the computer out of the same car as the ... A: Sorry for your dilemma. Although your thought process was correct, the execution is not possible. ... | ||
| Install of Bulldog Remote Starter Control | 11/26/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I am trying to help our son install a Bulldog Remote, model 1100, on a 1986 Bronco. We got wiring ... A: Happy Thanksgiving. This one takes me back a few years, but I will try to help you the best I can. ... | ||
| Ford E350 column | 11/24/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: How do you disassemble the Yellow lock,in the column so a switch can be replaced? ANSWER: Hi Bill: ... A: If it's a 1992 or newer, it sounds like you are looking at the clockspring...the wire harness for ... | ||
| Haz light stuck on | 11/22/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I have a 93 suburban 4x4 wagon My husband turned the hazard lights on and now they wont shut off. I ... A: If I'm not mistaken, the hazards on your truck are on the side of the column just below the key. If ... | ||
| 2001 silverado ignition cylinder housing | 11/20/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I am attempting to change my ignition cylinder housing on my silverado. I removed the airbag, ... A: The key is prevented from turning back by the black plastic cable that you needed to switch over. ... | ||
| 2001 silverado ignition cylinder housing | 11/20/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I am attempting to change my ignition cylinder housing on my silverado. I removed the airbag, ... A: Good job so far. You do not need to go any further down to replace the upper housing. there are 3 ... | ||
| jeep 1990 tilt column disassembly | 11/9/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: how do i take the column apart i have to replace the lock cylinder as the jeep will start with no ... A: Sorry for the delay...I was out of town. We have recently uploaded some pdf & video instructions on ... | ||
| Steering Wheel wobble | 11/9/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: 2005 Camry. ~50K miles. At low speeds literally from 0-20 MPH the steering wheel wobbles the most. ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering you...I was out of town. Regarding your wobble. It sounds like a ... | ||
| Steering column wobbles | 11/6/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I jumped in my 1991 GMC sierra one day and pulled to hard on the steering wheel and it popped. Now ... A: Sorry about your truck: Typically what happens is this. It has been loose a long time and you let ... | ||
| Upper Steering column Replacement | 11/3/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I recently was the vicitm of an attempted theft. The would be thieves destroyed my ingnition lock ... A: OK Jon: That makes it a lot easier to discuss. Thanks As I suggested, check out the exploded view ... | ||
| 2002 silverado column | 11/2/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: i was wondering if this was link to my column being broken or its just a pump gone bad A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like you may just be out of power steering fluid. These models ... | ||
| Upper Steering column Replacement | 11/1/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I recently was the vicitm of an attempted theft. The would be thieves destroyed my ingnition lock ... A: I will be glad to help you, but I need to know what kind of car and design you have. Please provide ... | ||
| Blinkers | 10/30/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: Does the steering column have anything to do with why when i turn and then go straight again the ... A: Yes, the problem is in the turn signal switch in the steering column. You don't say what kind of ... | ||
| 85 k20 wiper switch | 10/30/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I have a question and I hope I am asking the right person. I am so lost. I found this web site ... A: Hey Rocky: Interesting question & dilemma. Going back 30 years is going to test me some. I do not ... | ||
| 97 Ford F-250 steering colomn | 10/21/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I see where you said a steering column from a F-150 will fit a F-250,but I have been told that the ... A: I'm not sure why you are wanting to replace the entire steering column. Very often these can be ... | ||
| 2004 siverado steering column | 10/20/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I get a groaning noise when I turn. I had the steering column greased under warrenty-lasted a year ... A: The most common problem with the steering in your vehicle is the intermediate shaft. Obviously ... | ||
| gear shifter repair | 10/18/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: i have a 2001 ford f150 that ascrew and spring and pin came out the bottom of the tube and the pin ... A: Sorry about your truck: Here’s a link to our company website with pages and description of how to ... | ||
| Ignition cylinder free spinning.... | 10/8/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: !!!! Here is the problem: Was shopping, and returned to my 1989 Ford F-150. Tried to start, but ... A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like you have a broken rack actuator gear. It's a cast piece of ... | ||
| Z71 4x4 wont turn over | 10/7/2011 | Douglas Gan |
| Q: I have a 1994 Z71 4x4 extended cab automatic. When I turn the key the truck will not turn over. I ... A: Your next step would be to trace the electrical path and find out where the current is stopping. I ... | ||
Douglas Gan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
My specialties are stolen vehicles, steering column and ignition locks repair, airbag service and installation and diagnosis. My work includes both domestic (USA) vehicles and foreign designs.
Experience
30 years owning a company that specializes in steering columns, ignition & airbag related problems
Education/Credentials
GM certified, ASE certified, 4 yrs college, Mech Tech degree
I own multiple auto repair companies and can help you professionally through any of our websites at:
www.steeringcolumnservices.com ---- we stock many older steering column parts and can rebuild your column if you ship it to us
www.airbagsolutions.com --- we sell airbag replacement information (no parts)
www.autoinformationservices.com -- we perform investigations for many types of vehicle claims
Please feel free to contact us through any of our websites for more information or help
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